Name Robert Smit | Role Politician | |
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Died 1977, Springs, South Africa | ||
Robert smith the cure post it interview by t l rama fr july 2012
Robert Smit was a member of South Africa's National Party, and was murdered together with his wife Jean-Cora in 1977. They were survived by their two children, who were staying at their Roper Street home in Pretoria.
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- Robert smith the cure post it interview by t l rama fr july 2012
- I am Liza Smit Liza Smit With Raquel Lewis
- References
The Smits were shot several times and stabbed in their Springs, Transvaal home on 22 November 1977. The words "RAU TEM" were spray-painted in red on the walls and kitchen cupboards. Dr. Smit was involved in a front company - SANTAM International - for the South African Government at the time. This was a company created to circumvent sanctions with regard to the procurement of sensitive military and economic resources.
Many theories have been proferred regarding the reasons for the murders as well as the identity of the perpetrators. One was that he had become aware of a massive scam by South African politicians, to enrich themselves during his sojourn with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) the preceding year, and that he was about to "blow the whistle" on these people. However this was never confirmed and no arrests were ever made.